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118 patho integument

target diseases s/sx, Rx, etc

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tinea corporis ringworm
tinea pedis athlete's foot
tinea unguinatum nail bed fungus
candida thrush
the group of fungal infections dermatophytoses
name the 2 viral infections we need to know herpes zoster varicella zoster
name the 2 bacterial infections we need to know impetigo cellulitis
a vector is a ? bug insect
the eggs of lice are called? nits
what are the 2 vector (parasites) infection that we need to know? pediculosis scabies
lice cause? pediculosis
mites cause? scabies
shingles is what disease? herpes zoster
chicken pox is what disease? varicella zoster
Burrow's solution is what chemical name? aluminum acetate
a macule is what kind of common lesion? freckle
a papule is what kind of common lesion? wart
a nodule is what kind of lesion tumor
a wheal is what kind of lesion? hives
a pustule is commonly knows as? acne
what does a pustule contain? pus
a blister is filled with? serous fluid
what are two types of blisters? vesicle bulla
a raised scale commonly found in psoriatic pt's is what kind of lesion? plaque
what are 4 common s/sx's of skin disease? itching urticaria dry skin lesions xeroderma rash unusual spots
the skin hold what % of the body weight? 15-20
true or false: you'll find hair ducts in the dermis? false
true or false: a subcutaneous injury will itch in the middle of the injury? false
where will you find mast cells, fibroblasts and nerve ending for sensation of heat/cold? dermis
where will you find hair ducts, sweat ducts? epidermis
another name for mild form of ichthyosis or excesive dryness of skin is? xeroderma
where will children show s/sx of reactions to medications? trunk
diminished pain persception, increased vulnerablility to injury, slower healing and increased number of seborriheic keratoses is from what? aging
what are some PT documentations that you will record for skin leasions location irregularities moisture texture thickness edema turgor odor tenderness
name some causes of skin lesions contact with irritants contanct with infective organisms reaction to medication physical trauma hereditary factors reaction to allergens systemic diseases burns neoplasm
venous insufficiency with a very dry skin, may lead to amputation and the use of standard precautions to prevent infection and LE exercise are some characteristics of what disease? stasis dermatitis
a group of skin disorders with a superficial skin inflammation due to irritants or delayed hypersensitiviy. Having a genetic predisposition shown in patch or lab testing is characteristics of waht disease? eczema
what type of disease is localized hypersensitivy to a substance, mechanical or biological irritant showing intense pruritis 1-2 days after. Removal of agent to Rx with moisturization is what characterists of what disease? contact dermatitis
what is the most common type of eczema with allergic rhinitis, probably having a genetic predisposition or emotional stress. Showing signs of red oozing rash in folds of hands. Use of topitcal cortisone, moisturizing and avoiding irritants, can be chronic atopic dermatitis
bacterial infection from staph or strep, from overcrowded conditions use of burrow's solution to Rx, and infection control/handwashing? impetigo
rapidly spreading acute inflammation, from staph or strep, seen in elderly, malnourished or people with low immunity/long term steroids, erythema with local papules is contagious? cellulitis
which is spread via respiratory herpes or varacilla zoster? herpes zoster
US/heat is a good modality for Herpes zoster. false
what Rx is good to use for chicken pox none
cancer pt's do not need to be monitored for s/sx's of dermatophytoses false
squamous cell carcinoma is the most common type of malignant skin cancer false
what are the 4 types of skin cancer? basal squamous malignant karposi's sarcoma
10-20% of pt's with psoriasis will develop? psoriatic arthritis
what is the sensation disorder that is seen with SLE, commonly in the distal finger tips? Raynauds's
what are the 2 types of autoimmune lupus diseases? discoid lupus erythematosus systemic lupus erythematosus
where will you see s/sx's on the body of a person with DLE? face neck scalp ears arms
what are a few common sx's of a person with SLE? mailaise fatigue arthralgia fever arthritis renal involvment
hardening of the skin is also known as? scleroderma
name of factors that influence burn healing. size location mechanism age health of person depth
name the 5 clinical names for depth of a burn. superficial superficial partial thickness deep partial thickness full thickness subcutaneous
what degree is a superficial burn? 1st
what degree is superficial and superficial partial thickness? 2nd
what degree is full thickness burns? 3rd
what degree is subcutaneous burn? 4th
another name for clincially showing TBSA of a burn is? lund and browder
a burn to the face would cause what kind of complication? corneal abrasions
a burn to the head/neck or chest might increase risk of? pulmonary complications
a burn to the hands and joints would lead to what complication disability
a circumferential burn would lead to what? ( think about tourniquet effect of a "circumferential burn) occlusion of circulation
name the 4 types of burns? chemical radiation electrical thermal
A patient has 18% TBSA burn to upper chest from a gas oven fire. should he be showing systemic effects from this burn? no
what is decreased urine output called? oliguria
would blood tend to go to the GI system following a burn? no
the immune system kicks in and starts working overtime during a burn. this causes the body to be more able to fight off infections (true or false) false
a decrease in blood volume is called? hypovolemic shock
what is more at risk from an electrical burn the outer skin or internal organs? internal organs
what are some PT interventions we would do with burn pt's? breathing exercises ROM debriding/wound care decrease edema manage pain encourage emotional well being increase strength
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